Red Sox greeted by rain in road trip assignments
Rain greets the Boston Red Sox as they open on the road with dates at St Louis while Philadelphia visits Cleveland New York plays Chicago and Washington heads to Detroit in scheduled matchups.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
10
Rain greets the Boston Red Sox as they open on the road with dates at St Louis while Philadelphia visits Cleveland New York plays Chicago and Washington heads to Detroit in scheduled matchups.
The Boston Red Sox reached St. Louis just before 3 pm after an 18 hour trip from Cleveland. With an open date, rain did not affect any game, but forecasts predict cold steady rain for tomorrow.
Donovon and Wallace hope no postponement spoils plans for a Friday doubleheader. Wood may pitch two of three for St. Louis, with Nagle or Killilay in the other contest. Hooper’s absence hurts the Red Sox while New York and Cleveland press for a third game.
Jackie Clarke of Australia won the two mile national championship at the Velodrome in Newark New Jersey. Joseph Fogler of Brooklyn finished second and Eddie Root of Boston took third with a time of 3 44 3 5.
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three day set against the Boston Nationals at the Columbus avenue grounds. Four games scheduled with a 3 15 start today a single game then a 1 30 start tomorrow for a double header and a 3 o clock final game Saturday.
Chicago defeats New York in the last game of the series to regain the National League lead. Richie started for Chicago and pitched well with strong support. The Cubs scored three in the first on Wiltse’s wild pitch and four singles, added three more in the ninth, while Wiltse allowed nine hits and six runs overall. Herzog hit a three-base hit. Fletch er drove in a run. Schulte and Sheekard stole bases. Time 1h 44m. Umpires Klem and Brennan.
Washington pitcher Tom Hughes and Chicago artist Edward Johnson clashed in an alley near a downtown hotel after a dispute over a game. Both bled as police arrested them and also detained referee King. Hughes posted a cash bond and left for Detroit with his team.
Philadelphia reports Earl Moore, key Phillies right hander, likely to be traded to a National League club within days. President Fogel says he is negotiating with four teams and will consult with manager Doom in Atlantic City about moving Moore. Both sides spar over why Moore has struggled this season.
Ray Bronson of this city defeated Dave Deshler of Boston in a fast 10-round bout in Indianapolis. Deshler showed damage at the final gong while Bronson appeared fresh. Both fighters weighed in at 138 pounds.
The Reds clinched the series 5 to 3 as Boston miscues in the ninth allowed Hal Perdue to fool Bescher and drive in the go ahead run. Clarke Griffith's antics and a lively, error filled contest highlighted a day of timely hitting and dramatic footwork.
St. Louis visits Boston while Pittsburgh hosts New York for two games. Cincinnati plays Philadelphia and Chicago travels to Brooklyn in scheduled MLB games.
Phillies won an odd game with a 3 to 2 tally. Magee doubled for two runs, Lobert hit a homer, and Carey Stole bases as Leifield and Stack pitched. Leifield allowed two runs in the ninth as Stack finished. Left on base two for the Pirates and two for Philadelphia. Time about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Baltimore beat Montreal 7 to 1 while Toronto defeated Jersey City 4 to 1 in the first game and again 4 to 1 in the second. Buffalo topped Newark 9 to 6 and Rochester cruised 18 to 3 over Providence.
Lawrence visits New Bedford Brockton faces Haverhill Lowell plays Lynch Worcester meets Fall Hall in a busy regional card.
St Louis loses farewell game to Brooklyn as Rucker limits hits while Harmon works four innings. Stark stars for the Brooklyns with Evans, Zimmerman and Erwin contributing in a 1 to 6 win, while Rucker fans six and is tagged with the defeat.
In Somerville playground finals Glen Street defeated Prospect Street 1 to 0 after 10 innings. Both pitchers held firm with strong control as Kelley and Meaney teamed for Glen Street while Van Ummerson and Hoban worked for Prospect Street.
Joe Jeannette overwhelmed Dummy Maxson of Brooklyn at the Fairmont Athletic Club, flooring him twice in the first two minutes. Maxson could not rise after the final knockdown and had to be helped to his corner as the referee stopped the bout.
Brockton defeated Lowell 42-3 as Connolly was ejected for kicking in the sixth. Gaw succeeded him, while McIntyre and Barry struggled on the mound for Lowell. Stolen bases went to Cargo Reynolds Courtney with fielding feats noted.
Griffith pitched for New Bedford holding Lawrence to five hits and a 2 0 shutout. Brilliant fielding saved a jam in the sixth with three men on base. Umpire Bannon ejected Piper Ulrich and Kelseth after a dispute at the grounds.
In Lynn on August 23 a nine innings were played with 31 hits as Lynn and Haverhill tied 11 to 11 when darkness halted play. Six pitchers used. Daum Strands Reynolds and Courtney starred for the locals amid loose fielding and late bats.
Fall River ties and wins 4 3 over Worcester after two Wormwood and Devine two-out hits in the ninth. Jensen limited Worcester to four hits with 11 strikeouts as Fall River secures the victory in a tense late rally.
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